Live Action Gatchaman, aka Battle of the Planets – New trailer brings the action

We posted the teaser trailer for Gatchman back in April (see it here) and now this new trailer has been released which gives us a better look at the film.

The five serve as agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious crystal-like object called a “stone,” is humanity’s only hope. Those who are able to draw out the power of the “stones” are forced to train to become special agents in a five-person team called “Gatchaman.”

It is looking kind of cool with some cool effects on show (including a brief look at the fiery Phoenix!)

Just in case you are wondering, Bump of Chicken is the name of the band singing the theme song.